Former Third Ward alderman Victor Wogen resigned in embarrassment on December 14, 2009.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Something for the critics to ponder...

Whenever I read people's criticisms of local 'city watchers', I always think of a popular quote by Margaret Mead that reads as follows: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." She's right, and therefore, none of us should be waiting for a groundswell of public support. Armed with solid facts and analysis, we must remain steadfast in our belief that we deserve better from public officials. In this situation, we seek to shape public policy as well as restore credibility to our local governing institutions. The only way this will ever happen is if we continue speaking out.

Now that we have established that we all can tell when Wogen is lieing when we observe that his lips are moving, what about the workers he screwed? Merry Christmas BAH Humbug! Wages weren't paid according to Illinois Prevailing Wage Laws, unemployment taxes and the rest.Should the City Fathers allow Ebbeneazer Wogen to folds up his hand as usual and walk away from paying workers once again? They knew about this guy back in the spring!